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Davis DeWitt

Davis DeWitt is a practical effects engineer, inventor, and filmmaker based out of Hollywood with over 8 years of experience in the film/TV industry. In that time, Davis has worked in front of the camera as the electronics expert on Discovery Channel's Motor Mythbusters, and behind the camera on countless films and TV series building everything from on-screen robots to remotely controlled full-sized cars.


Session

12-29
16:40
40min
Prototypes to Props: How to Build and Hack in the Film/TV Industry
Davis DeWitt

Look behind the scenes with filmmaker, inventor, and former Mythbuster Davis DeWitt and learn how Hollywood hackers combine prototyping and art to bring movie magic to life! Through real-world examples, this talk will explore the unique challenges of creating builds for the entertainment industry, from designing prototypes to filming the final sequence and everything in between.

Hack, Make & Break
Stage HUFF